Political Donations Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about a cap on political donations; to make provision for a review to recommend the level at which such a cap should be set and to consider the impact of such a cap; to make provision about political donations made by foreign nationals through companies; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Political Donations Bill

What stage is the Political Donations Bill at?

The Political Donations Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Political Donations Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Political Donations Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Political Donations Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Political Donations Bill?

The Political Donations Bill was sponsored by Manuela Perteghella.

When was the Political Donations Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 12 February 2025, at first reading.

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